Ballestad tabbed for County Board vacancy

3:19 PM,
Feb. 19, 2013

Written by

Kent Tempus
OCR editor

Karl Ballestad is being appointed to the Oconto County Board by Chairman Lee Rymer

The board is expected to approve Ballestad's appointment at its meeting on Feb. 21. He would serve the remainder of the late Ed Young's term.

"I'm excited about it. It's a new opportunity," Ballestad said. "I know Eddie was very dedicated, and I'm hoping I can continue with that dedication and continue the great job he did all those years for the county board." ...